1. Michigan Law Enforcement Youth Training Academy
Firearms Familiarization and Safety Training

2. Firearms Safety Four cardinal rules of firearms safety
Treat ALL firearms as if they were loaded
Never point a firearm at anyone or anything that is not an intended target
Keep your finger off the trigger and outside the trigger guard until on target
Know your target and what is beyond your target

3. What is the #1 range safety rule ?
Firearms Safety
There is no room for “Accidents” when handling firearms!!!
What is the #1 range safety rule ?
SAFETY !!!!!

4. Firearms Safety Rules Number one safety is individual handling
Point muzzle in safe direction
Never point at anyone w/out justification
Always inspect firearm status when picking up
Carry and transport safely
DO NOT PLAY WITH FIREARM
Inspect for obstruction
Secure when not in use

5. Firearms Safety Rules Use correct ammunition Inspect ammo for defects
Unload when not in use
Inspect safety devices
Eye and ear protection
Repairs and alterations done by gunsmith
Understand characteristics / handling of firearm

6. General Range Rules Obey all commands IMMEDIATELY !
Never point firearm above eye level
Point firearm downrange when (un)loading
Only load when told to do so
“CEASE FIRE”
Loaded firearm pointed downrange
Only handles firearm at direct of instructor
NO TALKING on firing line
Only move downrange when instructed
Finger only in trigger guard when intending to pull trigger ( balance, startle, etc.)

7. BREAK TIME !!!

8. Glock 19
Semi-Automatic
Frame

9. Glock 19
Semi-Automatic
Frame
Barrel

10. Glock 19
Semi-Automatic
Frame
Barrel
Slide

11. Glock 19
Semi-Automatic
Frame
Barrel
Slide
Trigger

12. Glock 19
Semi-Automatic
Frame
Barrel
Slide
Trigger
Trigger safety

13. Glock 19 Semi-Automatic Frame Barrel Slide Trigger Trigger safety
Trigger guard
Magazine release

14. Glock 19 Semi-Automatic Frame Barrel Slide Trigger Trigger safety
Trigger guard
Magazine release
Magazine

15. Glock 19 Semi-Automatic Frame Barrel Slide Trigger Trigger safety
Trigger guard
Magazine release
Magazine
Grip

16. Glock 19 Semi-Automatic Frame Barrel Slide Trigger Trigger safety
Trigger guard
Magazine release
Magazine
Grip
Slide stop/release

17. Glock 19 Semi-Automatic Frame Barrel Slide Trigger Trigger safety
Trigger guard
Magazine release
Magazine
Grip
Slide stop/release
Sights (front/rear)

18. Marksmenship Fundamentals
Grip
Stance
Sight Alignment
Trigger Squeeze/Control
Sight Picture
Breathing
Follow Through
Sight alignment and trigger control are the two most import fundamentals when shooting a handgun

19. Ammunition
9mm
Bullet/Projectile

20. Ammunition
9mm
Bullet/Projectile
Cartridge case

21. Ammunition
9mm
Bullet/Projectile
Cartridge case
Gun powder

22. Ammunition
9mm
Bullet/Projectile
Cartridge case
Gun powder
Primer

23. Make a semi-auto safe Point muzzle in safe direction Remove magazine
Rack slide several times
Lock slide to rear
Visually and physically check the weapon for any rounds of ammunition

24. Malfunctions Semi-Auto Handgun F – E – F –E Ammunition Misfire
Fail to FEED
Fail to EJECT
Fail to FIRE
Fail to EXTRACT
Ammunition
Misfire
Hangfire
Squibload